Why Did Marathas Lose Battle of Panipat? | The Great Maratha | Shahbaz khan | Part 2 | QisseAurSafar

Why did the Marathas lose the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761? Explore Sadashivrao Bhau’s strategy, Ahmad Shah Abdali’s tactics, Ibrahim Khan Gardi’s artillery, and the supply crisis that shaped the final confrontation. In this second and concluding episode on Qisse Aur Safar, Shahbaz Khan and Varun Gupta trace the Maratha campaign from Delhi and Kunjpura to the decisive battle on 14 January 1761—a story of courage, difficult decisions, strained alliances, and sacrifice. Explore a rarely discussed chapter of Indian history through an in-depth analysis of the Third Battle of Panipat—going beyond familiar accounts to examine military strategy, political alliances, supply shortages, and the difficult choices facing Maratha commanders. Drawing on historical writings and close study of the campaign, Varun Gupta and Shahbaz Khan revisit details often overlooked in popular retellings. This concluding episode invites you to look beyond the battlefield and understand how the road to Panipat shaped the outcome of 14 January 1761. This Hindi-language history podcast explores: • Why Sadashivrao Bhau was chosen over Raghunathrao to lead the northern campaign. • Differences with Maharaja Suraj Mal and the consequences of losing crucial allies. • Why the victory at Kunjpura did not resolve the Marathas’ supply and financial crisis. • The plan discussed on 13 January and the hollow square formation. • Ibrahim Khan Gardi’s artillery and the crucial timing of the cavalry charge. • Abdali’s deployment of reserves as the battle unfolded. • Vishwasrao’s death, Bhau’s final struggle, and Mahadji Shinde’s survival. The conversation also goes behind the scenes of The Great Maratha. Shahbaz Khan, who portrayed Mahadji Shinde, recalls filming battle sequences in Rajasthan, demanding horseback stunts, and a dangerous accident on set. Along the way, he shares memories of Khayyam’s music, Chandrakanta, and being offered Baazigar. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Episode Highlights 03:02 Introduction: Continuing the Panipat Story 04:48 Why Was Sadashivrao Bhau Chosen? 09:13 The Northern Campaign & Differences with Suraj Mal 16:02 Victory at Kunjpura & the Supply Crisis 20:12 The Great Maratha: Filming Battles & Dangerous Stunts 28:05 Music, Chandrakanta & the Baazigar Offer 36:54 Panipat: Hunger, Hardship & Final Letters 39:13 The Battle Plan & Hollow Square Formation 42:49 Gardi’s Artillery, Cavalry Timing & Abdali’s Strategy 50:40 Vishwasrao’s Death & Bhau’s Final Struggle 53:23 Mahadji Shinde’s Survival & Closing Reflections What do you think was the most decisive factor at Panipat—supply shortages, failed diplomacy, or battlefield decisions? Share your perspective and historical references in the comments. This is Part 2 and the conclusion of our Panipat discussion. Watch Part 1 on Qisse Aur Safar for the background to the campaign, and subscribe for more conversations on Indian history and the people who shaped it. CONTENT OWNERSHIP NOTICE Owner: Qisse Aur Safar YouTube: @QisseAurSafar Original Upload: This video was published on this channel on its stated upload date. Owned Metadata & Presentation: The title, description, tags, thumbnail, editing, presentation and other original elements created for this upload are associated with and maintained by the channel owner. Content Identification: The above information is provided to identify the original publication and ownership of this upload. Any unauthorized reproduction or representation of this video's original presentation or metadata should not be treated as evidence of ownership of the underlying content. Copyright Notice: ©️QisseAurSafar. All rights reserved to the extent applicable to the original content and elements created by the channel owner. Official Identity: Varun Gupta QisseAurSafar Copyright Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational, commentary and scholarly purposes only. Copyrighted material is used under applicable law, including Fair Use under Section 107. All third-party content belongs to its respective owners. No ownership or infringement is intended. The content presented on "Qisse Aur Safar" is created purely for informational and entertainment purposes. The historical events, stories, and facts discussed are based on various sources, folklore, and historical records. History often has multiple interpretations and perspectives, and we do not claim complete accuracy in every detail. Viewers are encouraged to treat this content as a starting point and conduct their own research where needed. This channel does not intend to hurt the sentiments of any community, religion, caste, or individual. If you have any concerns regarding the content, please feel free to reach out to us. #Panipat #MarathaHistory #ThirdBattleOfPanipat #SadashivraoBhau #AhmadShahAbdali #ShahbazKhan #VarunGupta #QisseAurSafar